Round Leaf Tea Olive (Osmanthus Heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’) – 1 Gallon Pot

Spacing:  4-4.5′ for solid hedges; 10′ or more for space between plants

Flower Color:  White

Flower Size:  Small, in clusters

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An interesting and uncommon cultivar, the Round Leaf Tea olive, Osmanthus heterophyllus ‘Rotundifolius’, makes a stunning dense mound of deep green to about 6 feet tall and equally as wide. It features round, spineless, wavy leaves 1.5 inches long and a half inch or so wide. In mid to late fall through early winter it produces abundant clusters of tiny white flowers that pack a punch of fragrance. The reason you won’t find this cultivar readily available from many plant growers is that the plant is notoriously difficult to propagate. But once rooted the plants are very hardy, easy to grow, and low maintenance after planting in the landscape. The Round Leaf Tea Olive is one of the few shrubs that will grow in full sun or shade. In design, it is often used as a specimen in smaller garden spaces or in groupings or as a natural or clipped hedge where space allows. We suggest planting it near outdoor sitting and living spaces where the fragrance can be enjoyed from close up. This evergreen flowering beauty is a must for the gardener that enjoys unique and unusual plants that please the senses.

Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Osmanthus and False Holly shrubs.

How To Plant A Tea Olive